Review: Dad Is Fat

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I believe that the only way to truly experience this book is by listening to it because Jim Gaffigan actually reads it. I loved so much listening to the audiobook. It is fantastic! Jim is a funny guy and his experiences with his wife and kids are hilarious, but you can tell that he really does love his family, and being a dad. Definitely recommend it.



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Review: I Will Teach You To Be Rich

I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Practical, funny, straight forward finance book for the young adult. I've already starting using his suggestions and feel better about how I'm handling my finances. It's great to know that I can be in charge of my money and know exactly where it's going.



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Review: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This book wriggled its way into my top three nonfiction books. It's a captivating story that's hard to put down.
I kept saying to myself, "How can one man have a life like this?" Louie Zamperini had so many awe-inspiring moments.

It's also well written and documented. Laura Hillenbrand has done an excellent job of making Louis Zamperini come alive. Although there were a few moments where she seems to do more storytelling rather than straight facts, Laura has clearly done her research and I trust that she has captured the essence of this incredible experience. I would definitely reread this book!



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A New Hobby

Guys, I found a new hobby! It's high dynamic range (HDR) photography. My friend and neighbor introduced me to this type of photography and I fell in love with it almost instantly. Check out his photos at deepbluecave.com, and you'll see what I mean. Also google "HDR photography" with any awesome place in the world and prepare to be amazed.

I created the above photo! I did that! Can you tell that I'm quite pleased with myself? It's a picture taken in Glacier National Park. Of course, with such beautiful scenery, you really can't take a bad photo. I'm just impressed how good this one turned out.

 I'm still learning all the ins and outs of it, but HDR photography is fairly simple. You just need to take three pictures of the same scene or object at different exposures. Then you merge those three photos together using some software (like Photomatix), touch it up a bit in Lightroom, and, voilà, magical, beautiful photo. 

Sigh. I love it. So content right now.